Operations Permitting Manager
Operations Permitting Manager
Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.
At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!
Brief Role Description
The Ops Permitting Manager leads Electrify America’s permitting strategy by providing technical, regulatory, and organizational leadership across all stages of the permitting lifecycle. This role is responsible for establishing, tracking, and reporting monthly and quarterly permitting KPIs for both Design-Build (DB) Partners and the EA Construction team to ensure that site development progresses at a predictable and steady pace from initial drawing creation through permit submission, review, and approval.
Leveraging a deep technical understanding of permitting workflows, jurisdictional requirements, engineering plan review processes, and utility-related permitting dependencies, the Ops Permitting Manager will identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies. They will coordinate closely with DB Partners, the EA Design and Construction teams, and the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure all permitting packages meet jurisdictional standards and align with Electrify America’s deployment schedule.
This role also serves as a key escalation point for permitting challenges nationwide. The Ops Permitting Manager partners closely with the Government Affairs team to escalate permitting delays, resolve regulatory barriers, and engage with Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs) to ensure timely review and approval of plans. The individual will intervene directly with permitting departments, inspectors, plan reviewers, and regional authorities when schedules require executive-level attention. They will prepare executive summaries for EA leadership outlining permitting progress, schedule risk, jurisdictional issues, and recommended escalation pathways.
The Ops Permitting Manager plays an essential cross-functional role within the organization by supporting site readiness, improving national permitting consistency, and ensuring that permitting performance aligns with EA’s broader deployment strategy across the United States.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Permitting strategy, relationship development, and operational leadership - 60%
- Lead all aspects of permitting strategy, planning and operations for Electrify America’s growing national network and commercial projects
- Act as a source of expertise on all permit related processes including planning, application, design, construction and entitlements.
- Develop relationships with senior management at regulatory and compliance agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Lead regular meetings, calls and business reviews with design-build third parties to ensure timely processing of all Electrify America sites and services.
- Prepare executive summaries for Electrify America’s leadership on permitting processes, schedules and key concerns for escalation to executives.
- Act as a subject matter expert by interpreting and enacting permit requirements and processes accurately and clearly for the company and acting as a key representative within the broader industry
Management of permit application oversight and enforcing coordination – 25%
- Manage ongoing permit-related operations of Electrify America charging sites including acting as primary contact between developers, contractors, and government agencies.
- Lead central coordination between all major regulatory authorities and the Site Development and Construction field team.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Government Affair’s and Energy Product teams to expedite approvals, establish schedules, and identify key concerns for escalation.
- Arrange and attend meetings with AHJ staff
Support for project execution and documentation of processes – 15%
- Develop training materials for Project Management staff to use for the successful communication of project scope to AHJ staff
- Maintain detailed records of permits, inspections, and approvals
- Support development initiatives by ensuring timely permit approvals and providing guidance to project managers on compliance risks
- Support the successful transition of approved sites to the construction strategy operations team for ongoing management and development initiative.
Qualification requirements
Years of Relevant Experience
- 7 - 10 years’ experience in site development project management and permit coordination.
Education – Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, policy, or equivalent work experience
Education – Desired
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or construction management
Skills
- Expert-level permit management and program management skills
- Expert-level schedule tracking skills
- Expert level comprehension of local, state, and federal policies
- Highly capable communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
- Strategic and ability to think creatively
- Experienced leadership and management skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Autonomy and initiative
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Specialized Skills – Required
- Working knowledge navigating regulatory agencies and general permitting processes
- Experience successfully navigating discretionary land use actions and other site entitlements
- Experience in growing teams
- Experience in vendor management
- Demonstrated history of successful permit expediting in major U.S metros
- Understand and interpret design drawings
- Knowledge and understanding of evolving laws and compliance standards for EV charging sites
- Knowledge and ability to apply and interpret complex regulations to projects
- Ability to communicate and translate technical requirements into actionable steps for non-experts
- Provides support to operational areas as it is related to permitting interconnection
- Project management across all phases of the project lifecycle, especially from drawing creation to permit approval
- Demonstrated ability to track, escalate and manage risks & issues
- Previous experience working with local, state, and federal level authorities with general permitting processes
- Extensive knowledge of permit requirements for infrastructure as it related to EV charging and related equipment
- Understanding of EV Charging ecosystem (manufacturers, installation companies, and related utilities and agencies)
- Ability to maintain meticulous records and attention to detail when reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness
Specialized Skills – Desired
- Experience permitting EV chargers, battery energy storage systems (BESS) in U.S
- Experience permitting commercial developments in southern California, east coast, or major metros of U.S.
- Experience permitting commercial retail uses with drive-thrus, gas stations, or other entitlements (e.g., QSR)
- Certified permitting specialist or industry-specific compliance certifications
- PMP Certification
Work Flexibility
- 40%-50% travel required
Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at careers@electrifyamerica.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.
In the state of California, the salary range is $106,400 – 212,900.
In the state of Colorado, the salary range is $106,400 – 163,800.
In the state of Washington, the salary range is $106,400 – 178,700.
In New York City, the salary range is $152,100 – 212,900.
In Westchester County, the salary range is $127,600 – 178,700.
In the state of Rhode Island, the salary range is $106,400 – 163,800.
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Operations Permitting Manager
Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.
At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!
Brief Role Description
The Ops Permitting Manager leads Electrify America’s permitting strategy by providing technical, regulatory, and organizational leadership across all stages of the permitting lifecycle. This role is responsible for establishing, tracking, and reporting monthly and quarterly permitting KPIs for both Design-Build (DB) Partners and the EA Construction team to ensure that site development progresses at a predictable and steady pace from initial drawing creation through permit submission, review, and approval.
Leveraging a deep technical understanding of permitting workflows, jurisdictional requirements, engineering plan review processes, and utility-related permitting dependencies, the Ops Permitting Manager will identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies. They will coordinate closely with DB Partners, the EA Design and Construction teams, and the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure all permitting packages meet jurisdictional standards and align with Electrify America’s deployment schedule.
This role also serves as a key escalation point for permitting challenges nationwide. The Ops Permitting Manager partners closely with the Government Affairs team to escalate permitting delays, resolve regulatory barriers, and engage with Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs) to ensure timely review and approval of plans. The individual will intervene directly with permitting departments, inspectors, plan reviewers, and regional authorities when schedules require executive-level attention. They will prepare executive summaries for EA leadership outlining permitting progress, schedule risk, jurisdictional issues, and recommended escalation pathways.
The Ops Permitting Manager plays an essential cross-functional role within the organization by supporting site readiness, improving national permitting consistency, and ensuring that permitting performance aligns with EA’s broader deployment strategy across the United States.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Permitting strategy, relationship development, and operational leadership - 60%
- Lead all aspects of permitting strategy, planning and operations for Electrify America’s growing national network and commercial projects
- Act as a source of expertise on all permit related processes including planning, application, design, construction and entitlements.
- Develop relationships with senior management at regulatory and compliance agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Lead regular meetings, calls and business reviews with design-build third parties to ensure timely processing of all Electrify America sites and services.
- Prepare executive summaries for Electrify America’s leadership on permitting processes, schedules and key concerns for escalation to executives.
- Act as a subject matter expert by interpreting and enacting permit requirements and processes accurately and clearly for the company and acting as a key representative within the broader industry
Management of permit application oversight and enforcing coordination – 25%
- Manage ongoing permit-related operations of Electrify America charging sites including acting as primary contact between developers, contractors, and government agencies.
- Lead central coordination between all major regulatory authorities and the Site Development and Construction field team.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Government Affair’s and Energy Product teams to expedite approvals, establish schedules, and identify key concerns for escalation.
- Arrange and attend meetings with AHJ staff
Support for project execution and documentation of processes – 15%
- Develop training materials for Project Management staff to use for the successful communication of project scope to AHJ staff
- Maintain detailed records of permits, inspections, and approvals
- Support development initiatives by ensuring timely permit approvals and providing guidance to project managers on compliance risks
- Support the successful transition of approved sites to the construction strategy operations team for ongoing management and development initiative.
Qualification requirements
Years of Relevant Experience
- 7 - 10 years’ experience in site development project management and permit coordination.
Education – Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, policy, or equivalent work experience
Education – Desired
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or construction management
Skills
- Expert-level permit management and program management skills
- Expert-level schedule tracking skills
- Expert level comprehension of local, state, and federal policies
- Highly capable communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
- Strategic and ability to think creatively
- Experienced leadership and management skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Autonomy and initiative
- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Specialized Skills – Required
- Working knowledge navigating regulatory agencies and general permitting processes
- Experience successfully navigating discretionary land use actions and other site entitlements
- Experience in growing teams
- Experience in vendor management
- Demonstrated history of successful permit expediting in major U.S metros
- Understand and interpret design drawings
- Knowledge and understanding of evolving laws and compliance standards for EV charging sites
- Knowledge and ability to apply and interpret complex regulations to projects
- Ability to communicate and translate technical requirements into actionable steps for non-experts
- Provides support to operational areas as it is related to permitting interconnection
- Project management across all phases of the project lifecycle, especially from drawing creation to permit approval
- Demonstrated ability to track, escalate and manage risks & issues
- Previous experience working with local, state, and federal level authorities with general permitting processes
- Extensive knowledge of permit requirements for infrastructure as it related to EV charging and related equipment
- Understanding of EV Charging ecosystem (manufacturers, installation companies, and related utilities and agencies)
- Ability to maintain meticulous records and attention to detail when reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness
Specialized Skills – Desired
- Experience permitting EV chargers, battery energy storage systems (BESS) in U.S
- Experience permitting commercial developments in southern California, east coast, or major metros of U.S.
- Experience permitting commercial retail uses with drive-thrus, gas stations, or other entitlements (e.g., QSR)
- Certified permitting specialist or industry-specific compliance certifications
- PMP Certification
Work Flexibility
- 40%-50% travel required
Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Electrify America endeavors to make www.electrifyamerica.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at careers@electrifyamerica.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications.
In the state of California, the salary range is $106,400 – 212,900.
In the state of Colorado, the salary range is $106,400 – 163,800.
In the state of Washington, the salary range is $106,400 – 178,700.
In New York City, the salary range is $152,100 – 212,900.
In Westchester County, the salary range is $127,600 – 178,700.
In the state of Rhode Island, the salary range is $106,400 – 163,800.
#LI-VR1 #LI-REMOTE
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